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Max Fisher argues that modern dating has become a source of widespread stress and unhappiness, moving from joyful to miserable for many. He presents data from Pew Research, showing that in 2020, 67% of single Americans found their dating life difficult, and 47% felt it had gotten harder over the past decade. This "romantic recession" is evident across demographics, with a significant decline in high school seniors dating and an increase in adults living alone and having less sex. Fisher attributes this crisis to two primary systemic factors: the breakdown of the traditional "marriage bargain" and a growing culture of isolation. He explains that as women achieve greater financial independence and face less social stigma for being single, they are increasingly rejecting the old bargain where they provided childcare and housework in exchange for financial and social security, often finding marriage now entails a doubled workload. This shift leaves many straight men struggling to find partners, leading to feelings of grievance and a push for traditional gender roles, which further alienates women. Additionally, a pervasive culture of isolation, characterized by reduced in-person social interaction and increased screen time, has diminished opportunities to meet people organically and fostered traits like flakiness and distrust, making individuals less appealing partners. Fisher concludes that while dating apps exacerbate these issues through a "Zillow effect" of infinite choice leading to filtering and dissatisfaction, the fundamental solutions lie in socializing more in person, establishing equal status and shared responsibilities in relationships, and dating friends.
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